Divigel and Pregnancy

Divigel should not be used during pregnancy. There appears to be little or no increased risk of birth defects in children born to women who inadvertently used estrogens during early pregnancy. Talk to your doctor right away if you become pregnant while using Divigel.

Divigel and Lactation

Divigel should not be used during lactation. Estrogen has been detected in human breast milk. Estrogen can decrease the quality or quantity of breast milk. Caution should be taken if Divigel is given to a nursing mother.

Divigel Usage

Apply Divigel to clean, dry, and unbroken (without cuts or scrapes) skin. If you take a bath or shower, be sure to apply your Divigel after your skin is dry. The application site should be completely dry before dressing or swimming

Apply Divigel to either your left or right upper thigh. Change between your left and right upper thigh each day to help prevent skin irritation

TO APPLY:

Step 1: Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

Step 2: Sit in a comfortable position.

Step 3: Cut or tear the Divigel packet

Step 4: Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze the entire contents of the packet onto the skin of the upper thigh

Step 5: Gently spread the gel in a thin layer on your upper thigh over an area of about 5 by 7 inches, or two palm prints. It is not necessary to massage or rub in Divigel.

Step 6: Allow the gel to dry completely before dressing.

Step 7: Dispose of the empty Divigel packet in the trash.

Step 8: Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after applying Divigel to remove any remaining gel and reduce the chance of transferring Divigel to other people.

Important things to remember when using Divigel

Wash your hands with soap and water after applying the gel to reduce the chance that the medicine will be spread from your hands to other people

Allow the gel to dry before dressing. Try to keep the area dry for as long as possible

Do not allow others to come in contact with the area of skin where you applied the gel for at least one hour after you apply Divigel

You should not allow others to apply the gel for you. However, if this is necessary, the individual should wear a disposable plastic glove to avoid direct contact with Divigel

Do not apply Divigel to your face, breast, or irritated skin

Never apply Divigel in or around the vagina

Divigel contains alcohol. Alcohol based gels are flammable. Avoid fire, flame or smoking until the gel has dried.

If you miss a dose, do not double the dose on the next day to catch up. If your next dose is less than 12 hours away, it is best just to wait and apply your normal dose the next day. If it is more than 12 hours until the next dose, apply the dose you missed and resume your normal dosing the next day. Do not apply Divigel more than once each day. If you accidentally spill some of the contents of a Divigel packet, do not open a new packet. Wait and apply your normal dose the next day.

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